Head to the historic city of Athlone
Take a vacation to Athlone and enjoy the area's churches, history and art galleries. This welcoming city is known for its riverfront, bars and golfing. If you need more space to accommodate a family vacation or friends trip, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in Athlone
Are you hoping to find attractions to see while you're in town? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that makes Athlone a fun spot to vacation. Here are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Athlone Golf Club (3.6 mi / 5.8 km)
- The Spa at Hodson Bay (3.6 mi / 5.8 km)
- Glasson Golf & Country Club (4 mi / 6.4 km)
- Esker Hills Golf Club (18 mi / 29 km)
- Lilliput Adventure Centre (20.9 mi / 33.6 km)
- Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre (21.1 mi / 33.9 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Athlone
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to appreciate the scenery, Athlone is a great place to get out in nature. These are some of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Rose Island (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Lough Ree (3.8 mi / 6.1 km)
- Lough Boora Parklands (16.7 mi / 26.8 km)
- Big Island (19 mi / 30.6 km)
- Jonathan Swift Park (20.8 mi / 33.5 km)
- Long Island (10.6 mi / 17.1 km)
How to get to and around Athlone
If you prefer train travel, the main station is Athlone Station.